Conductor:  Canon Andy Hawes SSC The Passion According to Luke Services will be in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and the Authorised Version of the Bible.  It is not necessary to be a member of the Anglican Association to come on this retreat, and all are welcome. All bookings should be made through

Chaucer Tutor:  Hugh Parry Chaucer now seems to be treated as the purveyor of rollicking pseudo-Medieval romps, flattened of course in to modern English:  not a fate which genius deserves.  This course will sidestep the favourites beloved of travelling players and setters of school syllabuses, and give a glimpse of his quality through some of

Leader:  Canon Graham Bettridge  Join us at Parcevall Hall for this most special week of the year.  The programme will be led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge, taking time to reflect on the significance of Holy Week, and celebrating together the triumph of Easter Day.  

Cartoonery:  English Attitudes Tutor:  Tim Stimson Many artists discovered that humour is the key to winning the hearts of the English! Caricature, satire and the cartoon have given pleasure, satisfaction, amusement and relief, whilst drawing down censure and puncturing pomposity across class divides since the 18th century. From the witty and genteel to the vicious

Leader:  Lynn Parker Spring into Prayer is the theme for the April Open Quiet Day. Lynn is a Reader in the Church of England and was previously a teacher in Business Studies & IT. She has led many Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer and Bible Study retreats, and has a long and active association with the

Tutor:  Dr Cathy Brown  Life can be stressful but, whilst we can't eliminate stress completely, we can change how we respond to it. During this two-night retreat you will learn about our human stress response and how to begin to develop habits to help build your physical, mental and emotional resilience to such stress. It

Leader: Chris Bradshaw  Join us on a relaxed birdwatching break aimed at people new to birdwatching, or those just wishing to enjoy commoner birds in a tranquil location.  We will have a programme of short birdwatching walks which focus on learning how to identify and understand more about the life histories of the commoner resident

The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship over a three course dinner, served with wine. Dinner: £24 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: £75

A silent ‘listening’ retreat. Contemplative life is the expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, to hear ‘the still small voice’ amid today’s clamour; to search for and listen to God. Experienced with others in a group, silence is deeper and more powerful than when alone. By making a space

Tutor: Mary Tyers  Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them.  The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are key.  Expect a wide variety of interesting music and

Tutor:  Dr Phil Lewis This retreat presupposes no knowledge of Islam. After a brief introduction, there are four sessions: the first will look at ‘Worship in Islam’ where worship will be the lens through which we see how the Islamic tradition developed over time. It is appropriate to begin with a focus on worship since

Tutor:  Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration.  No previous singing experience, or the ability to read music, is required.  A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response. Keely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner.  She has worked as a music specialist in